Remembrance Day Ceremonies Traffic, RPAS Advisory

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
 
November 10, 2026 

Victoria, B.C. – The Victoria Police Department (VicPD) is encouraging people to plan ahead for Remembrance Day ceremonies in Victoria and Esquimalt, as road closures and detours will be in place November 11. 

Thousands of spectators and hundreds of participants are anticipated at ceremonies in both communities, honouring the service and sacrifice of veterans.  

In Victoria, the Remembrance Day parade starts at 10:00 a.m., followed by a ceremony at the BC Legislature. Road closures will be in effect around the site from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – including Government Street (Fort Street to Superior Street), Belleville Street (Menzies Street to Douglas Street), and Wharf Street (Fort Street to Gordon Street).

In Esquimalt, participants of the Remembrance Day ceremony at Memorial Park will muster in the 500 block of Admirals Road beginning at 10:00 a.m. They will march to the cenotaph on Esquimalt Road at approximately 10:40 a.m., then return to the muster site following the ceremony around 11:45 a.m. 

Road closures will be in effect that morning on Admirals Road (Lyall Street to Esquimalt Road) and Esquimalt Road (Admirals Road to Fraser Street). 

Road users in both communities are encouraged to give themselves extra travel time, prepare for detours, and use caution while the events are underway.  

VicPD will provide traffic control and site security to help ensure a safe environment.  

The department's Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, commonly known as a drone, will be flying as part of site security at both ceremonies. The devices do not record by default. When they're used for gathering evidence or capturing an event/incident, protocols are in place to safeguard the information from unauthorized access and to preserve its integrity and confidentiality. 

If you see suspicious activity, please report it to the police.